Transport
Wellington City Council to hold public meeting on future of community assets
A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick… Audio
Close call after distracted trainee wrongly gives all clear to work
The rail contractors managed to avoid being struck by an oncoming train in Christchurch.
Public transport woes for Canterbury's big growth areas
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Audio
Residents irate over abrupt installation of new road layout
A council's changes are causing an uproar in a sought-after suburb, but one parent says opponents are throwing "a tantrum".
Horse riders feel 'overlooked' by snubs for road protections
Equestrians are feeling "frustrated" as repeated bids for greater safety measures fall on deaf ears.
Aratere's retirement: Lobby group members raise red flags
The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio
Transporting NZ on retirement of Aratere ferry
Reduced sailings may mean Interislander passengers have to pay more to cross Cook Strait when the ferry Aratere is pulled from service in August. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih… Audio
$600m for upgrading rail network, Peters spars with heckler
Wellington and Auckland will see $140m to replace and upgrade their rail - but not everyone was happy to see the minister during Tuesday's announcement.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
For a long time, it was Gull Ātiamuri - but no more. Here's why that's changed. Audio
Govt to spend $600 million upgrading rail network
The government will spend more than $600 million upgrading the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Nothing considerable': KiwiRail promises no 'price-gouging' when Aratere retires
The Interislander ferry operator says passengers may need to travel on less popular sailings or be more flexible with dates. Audio
KiwiRail on retirement of Aratere ferry
KiwiRail says when the Aratere ferry is gone, passengers may need to travel on less popular sailings and be more flexible with dates. Interislander's executive general manager Duncan Roy spoke to… Audio
Auckland commuters facing train service disruption
There were delays and cancellations on the Southern and Eastern train lines during the morning commute.
Crash causes delays on Transmission Gully
The crash has blocked a southbound lane of SH1 north of of Wellington.
Maritime Union on retirement of Aratere ferry
The Maritime Union says retiring the Aratere ferry is a setback as rail freight will now need to be trucked and ferried, making it slower and less efficient. Maritime Union NZ spokesperson Victor… Audio
Whakatane area on track for three new bridges
Diane McCarthy reports on the proposed new bridges for the Eastern Bay of Plenty Audio
Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
Man charged over bus crash that injured five students
A 59-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing injury after a bus crashed into a tree in South Auckland earlier this month, injuring five students.
